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COST OF LIVING Croatia: What Everybody Needs to Know

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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👁️ 76K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 22:59

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The creators recount their two month experience living in Croatia, focusing on the practicalities of travel and the cost of living. They highlight the pleasant climate and relaxed lifestyle as major benefits, while noting that summer months bring high temperatures and heavy crowds. The video provides a comparative look at several locations, including Split, which they used as a central base due to its convenient transportation hub. They also discuss Hvar, noting its beauty but warning about its reputation as a party town and higher prices, as well as Trogir and Dubrovnik, which they describe as picturesque but prone to seasonal fluctuations in activity. The creators detail their transportation experiences, noting that while buses are affordable, ferry travel can be expensive. They also touch upon the availability of medical care and grocery options. The video concludes with a comprehensive financial breakdown of their two month stay, covering rent, groceries, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses, totaling 4,006 dollars for both travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we just got done spending two months in Croatia and we absolutely loved our time here

the cost of living so just to kind of in general the cost of housing and everything is is definitely affordable for tourists

we found Transportation very good buses they had Uber taxis the ferry system it's all very convenient

we absolutely loved our time here we do plan on coming back at some some point and exploring more

Creator's Tips & Advice

Stay in Split for easy access to transportation and amenities
Consider the ferry schedule and costs when planning island trips
Use grocery stores for affordable meals instead of eating out frequently
Get travel insurance and consider adding U.S. coverage for flexibility

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting a long-term visa in CroatiaIt's a process; check their previous video for more information
High ferry costs for island tripsPlan ahead and consider bus options for affordability

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the cost of living in Croatia for two months?
QWhat are the pros and cons of visiting Split, Hvar, Trogir, and Dubrovnik?
QHow affordable is transportation and accommodation in Croatia?
QWhat should travelers know about medical care and visas in Croatia?

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Dubrovnik2½ Happy Bacon
Hvar2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Day trip to Hvar ($40 round-trip per person)
Split3½ Happy Bacon
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